The American Dream 1950's

1.What were some causes for the baby boom?

• Reunion of husbands and wives after the war
• Decreasing marraige age
• Desire for large families increased
• Confidence in economic prosperity

2.What did Americans have to do in order to support all the new babies being born ?

They needed to create/build more schools , also they had to make sure to have toys and whatever is needed for babies in stock.

3.How did roles of women change in the 1950's?
Mothers and wives were being glorified but they still felt unfulfilled.The number of women working rose steadily.Career opportunities were limited but number of women attending college increased.
4.What changes allowed the American Car Explosion to occur?

• Inexpensive Gasoline
• Easy Credit
• Propaganda
• Suburban life made owning a car a neccessity